An extraordinary drum solo by Alu impressed the audience and earned bows of respect from his fellow on-stage musicians. Holding the long instrument outstretched in front of him, Rudd glided across the stage, gracefully carrying the instrument while also carrying the music.įor the show, Rudd was joined onstage by Tio Moloantoa, a masterful bassist from South Africa, and Bobby Alu, a Samoan drummer with epic beats. At one point, Rudd wowed everyone by his ability to continue playing the didg while rising up from his seat. His messages about the environment and spirituality ring true from the big-hearted sound and consciousness-focused lyrics.Īlthough Rudd is known for playing the didgeridoo (traditionally called the yidaki by indigenous Australians) which he has been playing since age eight, he did not perform with the instrument as much as expected, but its baritone vibrational sound and rhythmic groove were always greeted with resonant cheers. Rudd is a multi-instrumentalist and activist whose music has a deep connection to the Aboriginal people of his native Australia. Though it might seem contradictory, these two sides of the coin are integral to the message and vibe of Rudd’s music. And though Rudd’s albums have a blend of up-tempo and mellow songs, the show kept the dance party rocking while still managing to hold a soulful and sacred space.
It was a packed house at Xavier Rudd’s June 21 show of genre-bending, high energy tunes.
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